Workshop Hybrid Systems - Renewable Energy House, Brussels, Belgium, 18 October 2006
Session 1 : Introdution and Background
Introduction of the association, objectives of the workshop and expected outcomes
[10:00] Presentation by Ernesto Macias, ARE
Innovative Model for rural electrification's promotion in Developing Countries
[10:30] Presentation by Michel Viaud, EU PV Technology Platform, WG4 / EPIA.
Session 2 : Introduction of technologies, application to hybrid systems, experience and best practices
"Wires and Diesels Always Win: Observations from the Renewables RE Front Lines"
[11:00] Presentation by Mike Bergey (Conference Call)
"Sustainable Energy Supply for Developping Countries"
[12:00] Presentation by Michael Wollny, SMA
"Introduction of technology and its application to hybrid systems, experience and best practices"
[12:30] Presentation of Johan Kuikman, Fortis Windenergy
"Conergy Off-grid - Reliable power elsewhere"
[14:00] Presentation of Steffen Elster, Conergy
"Middle Power ranged hybrid systems: a 25 year's story developing projects & designing products. Is it time for future"
[14:30] Presentation of Ermen Llobet, Ecotecnia
"Rural electrification via solar-hybrid systems with pure plant oil generator"
[15:00] - Followed by a video projection: "The Sun over Mbinga Electrification with natural resources"
Presentation of Marko Schmidt, Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbH
"Experience with hybrid systems and distribution market"
[15:30] Presentation of Ricardo Kandelman, European Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association
Session 3: Roundtable on technical and financial issues
Discussion chaired by Miguel Aritio, Isofoton / ARE
Topics of the discussion:
- Operation and control of hybrid systems
- Storage system
- Quality standards / Certification systems
- Discussion EPIA / ARE proposal (costs, electricity tariffs and subsidies)
- Conclusions - Next steps
